Democrats For Life of America

Contraception Mandate

Democrats For Life of America (DFLA) has filed amicus curiae (friend of the court) briefs in three federal court cases in support of the conscience clause of individuals and organizations who oppose parts of the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) mandate that requires individuals to facilitate abortions through their employees’ health insurance coverage.

We are pleased to see that the Administration issued a proposed rule to address our concerns with the Contraception Mandate. We are currently reviewing the proposal and will have a more in-depth analysis soon.

Two and a half years ago, I sat in a small storage room on the fourth floor of the Cannon Building to begin negotiations between the Obama Administration and a group of Pro-Life Democratic Members of Congress. These Democratic Members, myself included, formed a small handful of critical votes necessary to secure passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, National Health Care legislation.

These negotiations took place without the glare and scrutiny of the national media. No staff members were present, and discussions were honest, frank, and respectful. These negotiations, held several times throughout the weekend, resulted in Executive Order 13535, signed by President Obama, and upheld the principles contained in the 40 year old Hyde Amendment which prohibits the use of taxpayer dollars to fund abortions. The Executive Order also reaffirmed the

DFLA Mission Statement

Democrats For Life of America advocates and supports programs and policies that respect and promote life from conception to natural death. This includes, but is not limited to, opposition to abortion, capital punishment, and euthanasia. Learn more...